Being a Foster Parent in Muskegon

At Samaritas, we're looking for nurturing, kind, and empathetic people who can help us transform the world we live in, one child at a time.

Fostering a child in Muskegon gives you the power to take a child out of a scary and lonely situation, and care for them in a nurturing, safe, and secure environment. You can offer children constant support and comfort when they need it most, by giving them a temporary refuge that they can call home.

As a Muskegon foster parent, you can play your part in supporting and improving your community, by helping one of the hundreds of children searching for a place of safety. One phone call to Samaritas could be all it takes to change a child's life today. Click Here for more information on foster parent orientations happening in Muskegon.

Fostering Children in Muskegon

You don't need much to foster a child in Muskegon.

All you need is a nurturing environment, a good heart, and plenty of love to give. If you meet the Michigan state requirements, Samaritas can help you navigate the complexities of the foster care system, and start making a real difference in no time. We'll also provide you with orientations and all the training you need!

At Samaritas, we've been helping children in the Muskegon foster care system since 1934. We're proud to say that we support around 800 children every day, but there's still more that we could do! If we're going to help all the children that need us, we're going to need you!

If you're willing to offer guidance and support to a child in need, Samaritas can help you get started. We'll give you all the information that you need, and help you to cooperate with the birth-parents of your foster child, who are desperately working to reunite with their children.

Calling all Muskegon Foster Parents

At Samaritas, we do everything we can to help the 11,000 children in foster care throughout Michigan, but we desperately need the help of Muskegon foster parents to help us make a difference.

You can provide a safe and nurturing home for a child that needs it most, offering wholesome meals, comfort, clothing, and a warm bed at night. As a foster parent, you can provide a child with the guidance and support they crave, and in return, you'll get the comfort of knowing that you're making your community, and the world, a better place.

Samaritas will help you every step of the way, with on-going training and support. What's more, you'll get daily reimbursement from the state of Michigan to cover the costs of recreation, food, transportation, and clothing.

All children deserve a safe and nurturing home environment. You can be the sanctuary that Muskegon foster children need.